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Vanessa Vasquez de Lara
We help when family problems become legal problems.
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Biography
As a family law attorney, I’m dedicated to making lives better in and out of family court by helping Miami families navigate divorce, custody, and other personal challenges.
With decades of experience, my team and I offer a compassionate, personalized approach to ensure you feel supported at every step.
As your neighbor, I’m committed to helping you find a brighter future with trusted, skilled advocacy.
Practice Areas
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Victims Rights , Victims Rights
Additional Practice Areas
- Child Custody
- Child Support
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
- Florida
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
Professional Experience
- President and Owner
- Vasquez de Lara Law Group
- - Current
- Associate Attorney
- Estefano & Associates, P.A.
- -
- Associate Attorney
- Lanza & Bugay
- -
Education
- University of Miami School of Law
- J.D. (2002) | Law
- Admissions Ambassador Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Social Co-Chair Hispanic Law Student Association, Co-Treasurer
- High Point University
- B.S. (1999) | Business Administration & International Business
- summa cum laude; Presidential Scholar and Dean's List; Complex Community Council, President, Vice President; Delta Mu Delta Business Honor Society; Phi Sigma Iota Foreign Language Honor Society; Sigma Delta Pi Spanish Honor Society
Awards
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2016 - 2023
- Best Family Lawyers in Miami
- Expertise.com
- Best Family Lawyers in Hialeah
- Expertise.com
- Best Child Support Lawyers in Miami
- Expertise.com
- Florida Legal Elite 2017
- Florida Trend Magazine
Professional Associations
- Dominican American Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Treasurer; Board Member
- Dade County Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Probate and Guardianship Committee; Young Lawyers Section, Board Member; Co-Chair Committee for Solo and Small Firms
- Florida Bar Association
- Member
- Current
- Activities: Family Law Section; Real Property, Probate, and Trust Law Section
- Pinecrest Business Asociation
- Member
- Current
- Coral Gables Bar Association
- Member
- Current
Publications
Articles & Publications
- What You Need To Know About Legally Changing Child Custody Child Support, and Alimony Settlements
- Vasquez de Lara Law Group
- 5 Tips for Avoiding a Contentious Family Court Battle
- The Florida Villager
Speaking Engagements
- The Future of Law in 30 Minutes, Avvo Lawyernomics 2017, Las Vegas, NV
- Avvo
- Defamation, Despierta America, Univision
- Why Prepare for the Inevitable, Legalmax Attorney Resource Group, Miami, FL
- Child Negligence, Despierta America, Univision
- Parental Obligations In Child Support, Despierta America, Univision
Legal Answers
103 Questions Answered
- Q. I just found out last night from my 9 year old that her older sister and niece have the Corona virus and she was expose
- A: Until you know whether she actually has it there isn't much you can do. And after, you can take him to court for violating parental responsibility.
Good luck!
- Q. I want to record my next hearing I have the statue for Florida but I need help with the title
- A: You cannot record any hearings without the court being aware of it and authorizing it. WHat is the always available route is to hire a court reporter to take down everything that happens and can create a transcript of the hearing after attending.
Good luck!
- Q. Me and my husband have been separated years ago and out minor children have lived with him. He has keep them from me.
- A: You will need to figure out where he is. You will not be able to start the process without serving him the documents. A good private investigator may be able to help you with this. Checking all social media, checking in with friends/family, and or checking with the children's schools to see where they transferred to may also help.
Good luck!
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